Allen County property record for 1604 Rumsey Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,228 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,696 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,966 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-07-34-385-015.000-074 |
| Primary APN | 02-07-34-385-015.000-074 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,114 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,085 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,400 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Extra Front |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1604 RUMSEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORT WAYNE |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46808-3041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 199 & 200 BLOCK 20 NORTH HIGHLANDS PLAT A |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 199-2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Township / Civil Division | WAYNE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Wayne Park and Boulevard System Historic District listed 2010 · 180 contributing resources · NRIS 10001099 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1604 Rumsey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Allen County records, as of July 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1604 RUMSEY AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-3041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202051526 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2020051526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEN IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1604 RUMSEY AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-3041 |
| Document Number | 2020051526 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020051526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | CENTURION LAND TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1604 RUMSEY AVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-3041 |
| Document Number | 2020051527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020051527 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1604 Rumsey Ave was $1,966 with a homeowner's exemption, down 17.1% from the year before.
Source: Allen County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| County Subdivision | Wayne Township |
| Municipality | Fort Wayne City |
| Unified School District | Fort Wayne Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,966.00 (-17.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,800 Land $50,200 Building $142,600 | $192,800 Land $50,200 Building $142,600 |
| 2024 | $2,372.00 (+19.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,984.00 (+5.93%) | $181,100 (+7.61%) Land $32,000 Building $149,100 | $181,100 (+7.61%) Land $32,000 Building $149,100 |
| 2022 | $1,873.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,300 Land $32,000 Building $136,300 | $168,300 Land $32,000 Building $136,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1604 Rumsey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1604 Rumsey Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FORT WAYNE - 3 RIVERS FILTRATION PLANT serves 269,994 people · EPA ID IN5202020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 835 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Lakeland Internet, Mercury Fiber.
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